TRANSMISSION
The
transmission
and
differentia
l are located
beneath the engine and
ass
~
bled
to form an
integral
unit
with
the englne:'P
art
of
the trans-
mission case serves as the engine
oil
sump. The
forward
part
of
the
transmission
comprlse~
a
primary gear case which delivers power
fn~m
'
the rear
of
the
engine
crankshaft
via chains.
For suitable grades
of
all, refer to the Specifica-
tions
Section.
Manual Transmission
The
dipstick
Is located on the right-hand side
of
the engine. The all level should be between the
MAX and MIN marks on the
dipstick.
To
add all,
pour the oil
into
the
dipstick
pipe. The
clutch
fluid Is supplied from the brake
fluid
reservoir.
A
ut
omatic Transmission
The
dipstick
has
different
markings for hot and
cold oil levels.
Check the
oil
level as follows:
Set the hand brake and run the engine for at
least 15 seconds at
Idling speed
with
the range
selection lever in the D
position.
Then at least
15
seconds in the R
position
and
15
seconds
In
the P
position,
whereupon the check
is
per-
formed
with
the
selector
lever
still
in the P posl.
tion (Engine running). Graduations are provided
for cold
all (104°F, + 40°C) and
hot
oil (194°F,
+
90
°
C).
Note
that
at very low temperatures the
all
level can therefore lie considerably under the
level for cold all
which
has been graded for oil at
a temperature
of
104°
(+
40°C). The difference
between the
minimum
and
maximum
levels is 1
pint
(0.5 IItres).
NOTEI
Do
not
confuse
the engine and
transmission
drain
plugs.
A
special
wrench Is required
for
the
transmission
plug.
Final Drive (Automatic Transmission)
To
check the oil level, remove the filler hole plug_
Correct oil level
Is
at or
just
below ('A inch) the
bottom
of
the filler hole. Use
only
SAE
EP80,
API
GL-4,
or
5 gear oil for topping up.
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